Final Score: Cubs 3 - Pirates 5
Sunday, September 30, 1979 at 3:33 AM ET

Cubs @ Pirates

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Cubs
80-81 Rating 1485
Form: WLLLW
Model Probability
36%
64%
Projected margin: Pittsburgh Pirates +1.1
Pirates
97-64-1 Rating 1571
Form: WWLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cubs Pirates
All-time wins 73 121
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average runs 3.6 4.9
Last meeting 7 6

Key Season Stats

Stat Cubs Pirates
Games played 161 162
Avg runs scored 4.4 4.8
Avg runs conceded 4.4 4.0
Win percentage 50% 60%
Away win % / Home win % 44% 59%